Islington in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

William Nicholson

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 6, 2018

1. William Nicholson Marker

Inscription. William
Nicholson
(1824-1909)
Distiller, Politician,
Cricket Player, Benefactor This alehouse is part of the Nicholson’s Heritage Collection. They’re all different, yet they all owe something to the man who founded them. William Nicholson was a Victorian all-rounder — a businessman, MP and sporting hero. He played first-class cricket, ran the family’s distilling business, and financed Lord’s Cricket Ground and its famous pavilion. In 1873, William revitalised a collection of characterful alehouses, each one an architectural delight with a strong sense of place and individuality. William added craftsmanship — marble tiling, vibrant leaded windows — and his larger-then-life personality. William’s influence is lasting. His alehouses are still brimming with warmth, tradition, and timeless hospitality.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.

Location. 51° 32.028′ N, 0° 6.301′ W. Marker is in Islington, England, in Greater London. It is on Upper Street close to Islington High Street, on the right when traveling north.

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Located on The York pub. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 82 Islington High Street, Islington, England N1 8EQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The York (here, next to this marker); Duncan Terrace Gardens (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Regents Canal (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Regent’s Canal (about 150 meters away); Sir Hugh Myddelton (about 240 meters away); Finsbury War Memorial (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Dadabhai Naoroji (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Holy Trinity Hoxton War Memorial (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Islington.

Regarding William Nicholson. This marker is identical to those found on other Nicholson's-owned

William Nicholson Marker on The York Pub image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 6, 2018

2. William Nicholson Marker on The York Pub

pubs; Nicholson's has more than 50 pubs in London. If a substantial portion of those pubs have the same plaque, as seems likely, then William Nicholson would be the most plaqued person in London.

Also see . . . William Nicholson on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 9, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.